New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- Airtel Africa's profit after tax (PAT) for the half-year ended September 2026 stood at USD 452 million, up 20.2 per cent from September 2025.

"Profit after tax of $452m improved from $376m in the prior period reflecting the continued strength of the underlying

operating performance, despite higher finance costs and lower foreign exchange and derivative gains during the period, " as per an Airtel Africa release.

According to Airtel Africa, the operating performance improved despite higher finance costs and lower foreign exchange and derivative gains during the six-month period. PAT reflected exceptional items of USD 55 million connected to an in-principle settlement in a subsidiary alongside Airtel Money initial pu...